2026 Audition Information

Tuesday 29 July: Applications open  
Sunday 15 September: Applications close 
Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 September: Audition times are released 
Saturday 18 October & Sunday 19 October: In-person auditions (please note: your allocated audition time/day is based on panel availability) 
Friday 8 November: Auditions results sent out 
Monday 27 November: Last day for membership acceptance

AdYO’s 2026 application fee is $55 (transaction fees included). Auditions on multiple instruments or on doubling instruments are no extra cost. 

Audition requirements for every ensemble include:

• Excerpts provided by AdYO
• An own choice piece, or part of a piece (1-2min in length)
• Sight reading

All players (including current members) will need to audition in-person. Requests for certain times and dates will be taken into consideration, however, may not be able to be fulfilled due to scheduling requirements.

Video auditions can be negotiated if you are unable to make an in-person audition. Please contact us to discuss.

On the application form, there is a space to choose a preference of ensemble. This is to help us organise auditions and guide you to which set of excerpts you need to learn.

Final placement is purely based on auditions and our artistic team will decide which ensemble will be best fit for each applicant (including a lower-level ensemble, even if you’ve selected a higher ensemble). Please note: AdYO may suggest or require a change in preference based on the information you provide if we don’t think it matches the guidelines.

You can learn more about our ensembles, including age ranges and AMEB standard, on our Ensembles page.

Please have a chat to your teacher about which orchestra may best fit your level and age. If they are unsure based on these requirements, please contact us to discuss further.

Performing in our orchestras and ensembles requires a strong commitment from members and their families across the whole year. Before you apply and consider becoming a member, please think about how your membership will fit in with your other commitments.

2026 Term Dates
Term 1: Tuesday 27 January — Friday 10 April
Term 2: Monday 27 April — Friday 3 July
Term 3: Monday 20 July — Friday 25 September
Term 4: Monday 12 October — Friday 11 December (Years 10, 11 & 12 vary)

Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their audition by email no later than Wednesday November 7. All audition panel decisions are final, and unfortunately, we cannot provide feedback on any audition.

Please visit our Fees and Financial Assistance page for more info.